Strong Winds, Power Outages Kick-Off Wet Weekend
More than 5,000 people in Guilford and Forsyth counties woke up without power Friday morning after strong winds blew through the Triad Thursday night.
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Heavy Rains, Flooding Expected Across North Carolina As Hurricane Joaquin Approaches
UPDATE 3:09 P.M. Hurricane Joaquin has been updated to a Category 4 storm.
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Social Media Can Help Track Tornadoes, But Was That Tweet Real?
Researchers at Purdue are using software to mine tweets for data that can help warn that a dangerous storm is approaching. But the data may not always be reliable and analyzing it can be tricky.
'Pineapple Express' Pounds West Coast, Causing Floods, Power Outages
The region is expected to get rain through Friday. Meteorologists say this is the biggest storm the region has experienced since 2009. Twitter users dubbed it #hellastorm.
Arctic Front: Blast Of Cold Air Hits Middle Of U.S., Heads East
The cold front hit Wyoming just after midnight. It struck Denver this morning, bringing wind and snow — and reportedly dropping the temperature by 15 degrees in just 15 minutes.
Season's First Tropical Storm May Dampen Holiday Plans
The Fourth of July holiday may get off to a soggy start in the Piedmont.